High-Country Montana Elk Hunt | Gun Talk Videos

Published on February 15, 2024
Duration: 6:15

This video details a high-country Montana elk hunt, focusing on the introduction of the EOTech Vudu X scope line. The presenter highlights the Vudu X 2-12x40 scope's suitability for hunting, emphasizing its second focal plane design, 30mm tube, and reticle illumination. The hunt also covers the challenges of tracking a wounded animal and ethical considerations in hunting.

Quick Summary

The EOTech Vudu X 2-12x40 scope is highlighted for its suitability for hunting, featuring a second focal plane design, 30mm tube, and reticle illumination. A 2-12x magnification range is considered ideal, with 12x being sufficient to avoid over-dialing power. Ethical hunting practices, including the responsibility to recover game, are also emphasized.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Montana Elk Hunt
  2. 00:09The Jumping and Horse Ranch Experience
  3. 00:16Outfitted Hunt with EOTech
  4. 00:43Introducing the EOTech Vudu X Scope
  5. 00:54Vudu X: A New Line for Hunters
  6. 01:00Second Focal Plane Design Explained
  7. 01:05Vudu X 2-12x40 Magnification
  8. 01:20Vudu Characteristics: 30mm Tube & Illumination
  9. 01:38Previous EOTech Vudu Optics Experience
  10. 02:00Vudu X: Dedicated to the Hunter
  11. 02:15Setting Up on a Bull Elk
  12. 02:35Update: Elk Shot and Lost
  13. 02:44360-Yard Shot Details
  14. 03:00Letting the Elk Lay Overnight
  15. 03:09The Search for the Elk
  16. 03:30Hunter's Responsibility: Finishing the Job
  17. 03:48Humbling Experience of Losing Game
  18. 04:10Yard Deer vs. Fair Game Discussion
  19. 04:34Spotting a Deer Above the Ranch House
  20. 04:45Decision Not to Shoot Yard Deer
  21. 04:53Focusing on a Limping Deer
  22. 05:00Deer Headed Towards the Range
  23. 05:17150-Yard Shot on the Range
  24. 05:27Dropping the Deer on the Range
  25. 05:34Reflecting on the Hunt
  26. 05:36Relishing Camp Moments
  27. 05:55Advice for Western Big Game Hunts
  28. 06:04More Gun Talk Content

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EOTech Vudu X scope and its key features for hunting?

The EOTech Vudu X is a new line of hunting scopes. The 2-12x40 model features a second focal plane design, a 30mm tube, and reticle illumination, making it ideal for hunting scenarios from 100 to 400 yards.

What magnification range is recommended for hunting, according to the video?

The video suggests a 2-12x magnification range is ideal for hunting. The presenter believes 12x is a sufficient maximum magnification, as going higher can lead to dialing too much power and potentially missing shots.

What ethical considerations are discussed regarding hunting game near human areas?

The discussion touches on 'yard deer' and 'range deer.' While they are considered fair game once they cross property lines, the preference is for animals not habituated to human presence. The primary ethical focus is on finishing the job and respecting the animal.

What challenges did the hunter face during the Montana elk hunt?

The hunter successfully shot an elk at 360 yards, but after letting it lay overnight, they were unable to locate it. This experience highlights the difficulties in tracking wounded game and the importance of diligence in recovery.

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